Arlington High School was established in 1961 to address rapid suburbanization in Indianapolis.

Due to decreased district enrollment and continued low performance, Arlington became a 7–12 community school beginning in the 2008–2009 academic year.

During the early parts of the year the school was faced with many challenges including drugs, vandalism, and violence.

After Principal Law requested, and was granted, additional administrative staff from the district, the school began to see a turnaround.

By the end of the year academic performance had increased and disciplinary problems had decreased.